Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards

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Which type of muscle tissue is involuntary and found only in the walls of the heart?
Answer: Cardiac muscle
Cardiac muscle is striated, involuntary, and unique to the heart.
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
Answer: Transport oxygen
Red blood cells carry oxygen via hemoglobin to body tissues.
The exchange of gases between blood and air occurs in which lung structures?
Answer: Alveoli
Alveoli are tiny air sacs where oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange occurs.
Which gland regulates metabolism by secreting thyroxine?
Answer: Thyroid gland
The thyroid gland produces thyroxine, which controls metabolic rate.
What is the largest organ of the human body?
Answer: Skin
The skin is the body's largest organ and part of the integumentary system.
Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
Answer: Cerebellum
The cerebellum coordinates voluntary movements and maintains balance.
The functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtering blood is the:
Answer: Nephron
The nephron filters blood and forms urine within the kidney.